EU Mission to WTO
@eumissionwto.bsky.social
Permanent Mission of the European Union to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
We represent the EU at the WTO.
We represent the EU at the WTO.
Global trade has evolved — but WTO rules and tariffs largely haven’t.
🇪🇺 The EU has therefore tabled its vision for deep WTO reform, built on predictability, fairness and flexibility.
👉 Read the full submission: shorturl.at/Ip62c
🇪🇺 The EU has therefore tabled its vision for deep WTO reform, built on predictability, fairness and flexibility.
👉 Read the full submission: shorturl.at/Ip62c
January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Global trade has evolved — but WTO rules and tariffs largely haven’t.
🇪🇺 The EU has therefore tabled its vision for deep WTO reform, built on predictability, fairness and flexibility.
👉 Read the full submission: shorturl.at/Ip62c
🇪🇺 The EU has therefore tabled its vision for deep WTO reform, built on predictability, fairness and flexibility.
👉 Read the full submission: shorturl.at/Ip62c
📍Today, we hosted students from Maastricht University for discussions on economic security and critical minerals, recent US tariffs, dispute settlement including MPIA, and WTO reform.
Great exchange with future trade policy professionals. 🤝
Great exchange with future trade policy professionals. 🤝
January 20, 2026 at 10:03 AM
📍Today, we hosted students from Maastricht University for discussions on economic security and critical minerals, recent US tariffs, dispute settlement including MPIA, and WTO reform.
Great exchange with future trade policy professionals. 🤝
Great exchange with future trade policy professionals. 🤝
📍Today, EU Ambassador to WTO welcomed students from the MEIG (Master of Advanced Studies in European & International Governance) Programme for an exchange on the state of play of the WTO and current global trade challenges.
Always a pleasure to engage with the next generation of policy leaders! 🤝
Always a pleasure to engage with the next generation of policy leaders! 🤝
January 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
📍Today, EU Ambassador to WTO welcomed students from the MEIG (Master of Advanced Studies in European & International Governance) Programme for an exchange on the state of play of the WTO and current global trade challenges.
Always a pleasure to engage with the next generation of policy leaders! 🤝
Always a pleasure to engage with the next generation of policy leaders! 🤝
A milestone at the WTO today: the first-ever meeting of the Fisheries Subsidies Committee.
Congratulations to its new Chair, Ms Ana Laura Lizano of Costa Rica! 👏
The EU 🇪🇺 looks forward to working with all Members to deliver on this landmark agreement.🤝
Congratulations to its new Chair, Ms Ana Laura Lizano of Costa Rica! 👏
The EU 🇪🇺 looks forward to working with all Members to deliver on this landmark agreement.🤝
December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A milestone at the WTO today: the first-ever meeting of the Fisheries Subsidies Committee.
Congratulations to its new Chair, Ms Ana Laura Lizano of Costa Rica! 👏
The EU 🇪🇺 looks forward to working with all Members to deliver on this landmark agreement.🤝
Congratulations to its new Chair, Ms Ana Laura Lizano of Costa Rica! 👏
The EU 🇪🇺 looks forward to working with all Members to deliver on this landmark agreement.🤝
4️⃣4️⃣2️⃣ days since WTO Members first requested legal incorporation of the IFD Agreement at the WTO General Council.
Yet a very few non-parties still block. This is another clear example why #WTOReform is urgent – and why #MC14 must deliver.
Read EU statement from today’s GC: shorturl.at/Rv5iH
Yet a very few non-parties still block. This is another clear example why #WTOReform is urgent – and why #MC14 must deliver.
Read EU statement from today’s GC: shorturl.at/Rv5iH
October 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
4️⃣4️⃣2️⃣ days since WTO Members first requested legal incorporation of the IFD Agreement at the WTO General Council.
Yet a very few non-parties still block. This is another clear example why #WTOReform is urgent – and why #MC14 must deliver.
Read EU statement from today’s GC: shorturl.at/Rv5iH
Yet a very few non-parties still block. This is another clear example why #WTOReform is urgent – and why #MC14 must deliver.
Read EU statement from today’s GC: shorturl.at/Rv5iH
At today’s #WTO Trade Negotiations Committee, Members discussed fisheries subsidies & agriculture talks ahead of #MC14.
The EU 🇪🇺 stressed that WTO reform must be the top priority, and it is key to unlocking progress across all negotiations.
Read our statement: shorturl.at/zBm6k
The EU 🇪🇺 stressed that WTO reform must be the top priority, and it is key to unlocking progress across all negotiations.
Read our statement: shorturl.at/zBm6k
September 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
At today’s #WTO Trade Negotiations Committee, Members discussed fisheries subsidies & agriculture talks ahead of #MC14.
The EU 🇪🇺 stressed that WTO reform must be the top priority, and it is key to unlocking progress across all negotiations.
Read our statement: shorturl.at/zBm6k
The EU 🇪🇺 stressed that WTO reform must be the top priority, and it is key to unlocking progress across all negotiations.
Read our statement: shorturl.at/zBm6k
Today, WTO members celebrate the entry into force of the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies – the first WTO multilateral deal focused on environmental sustainability.
The 🇪🇺 strongly supported this deal, a milestone for sustainable fisheries and healthier oceans for future generations.🐟
The 🇪🇺 strongly supported this deal, a milestone for sustainable fisheries and healthier oceans for future generations.🐟
September 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Today, WTO members celebrate the entry into force of the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies – the first WTO multilateral deal focused on environmental sustainability.
The 🇪🇺 strongly supported this deal, a milestone for sustainable fisheries and healthier oceans for future generations.🐟
The 🇪🇺 strongly supported this deal, a milestone for sustainable fisheries and healthier oceans for future generations.🐟
At today's WTO General Council, the EU stressed that a behavioral shift is needed to tackle the organization’s existential crisis and deliver on WTO reform at #MC14.
Curious about the 🇪🇺’s take on US tariffs and other key trade issues? Read our full statement: europa.eu/!pCrchD
Curious about the 🇪🇺’s take on US tariffs and other key trade issues? Read our full statement: europa.eu/!pCrchD
July 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
At today's WTO General Council, the EU stressed that a behavioral shift is needed to tackle the organization’s existential crisis and deliver on WTO reform at #MC14.
Curious about the 🇪🇺’s take on US tariffs and other key trade issues? Read our full statement: europa.eu/!pCrchD
Curious about the 🇪🇺’s take on US tariffs and other key trade issues? Read our full statement: europa.eu/!pCrchD
As WTO faces an impasse in most negotiations and a systemic crisis, the EU 🇪🇺 stressed today at the WTO Trade Negotiations Committee that #WTOReform must be the top priority to improve WTO's governance, and update its rules, notably on industrial policies and non-market practices.
July 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
As WTO faces an impasse in most negotiations and a systemic crisis, the EU 🇪🇺 stressed today at the WTO Trade Negotiations Committee that #WTOReform must be the top priority to improve WTO's governance, and update its rules, notably on industrial policies and non-market practices.
🌍 Join the EU 🇪🇺 at the WTO Trade and Environment Week 2025 for two key sessions on:
🔹CBAM — Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 10:00 AM, Room D
🔹EU Deforestation Regulation — Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:00 AM, Room D
📍 WTO Headquarters, Geneva
📘 Full program: shorturl.at/jbuX3
🔹CBAM — Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 10:00 AM, Room D
🔹EU Deforestation Regulation — Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:00 AM, Room D
📍 WTO Headquarters, Geneva
📘 Full program: shorturl.at/jbuX3
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June 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🌍 Join the EU 🇪🇺 at the WTO Trade and Environment Week 2025 for two key sessions on:
🔹CBAM — Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 10:00 AM, Room D
🔹EU Deforestation Regulation — Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:00 AM, Room D
📍 WTO Headquarters, Geneva
📘 Full program: shorturl.at/jbuX3
🔹CBAM — Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 10:00 AM, Room D
🔹EU Deforestation Regulation — Thursday, 3 July 2025, 10:00 AM, Room D
📍 WTO Headquarters, Geneva
📘 Full program: shorturl.at/jbuX3
At @WTO’s 6th Trade Policy Review, the EU 🇪🇺 congratulates Colombia 🇨🇴 on its strides towards social cohesion and environmental sustainability, while keeping an open economy and promoting investment. We look forward to strengthening our partnership and enhancing market access even further.
June 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM
At @WTO’s 6th Trade Policy Review, the EU 🇪🇺 congratulates Colombia 🇨🇴 on its strides towards social cohesion and environmental sustainability, while keeping an open economy and promoting investment. We look forward to strengthening our partnership and enhancing market access even further.
Great to welcome bright minds from the University of Amsterdam! 🎓
We discussed our work on digital and environmental issues and gave them a candid overview of where things stand at the WTO. Thoughtful questions and great engagement throughout. 🤝
We discussed our work on digital and environmental issues and gave them a candid overview of where things stand at the WTO. Thoughtful questions and great engagement throughout. 🤝
June 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Great to welcome bright minds from the University of Amsterdam! 🎓
We discussed our work on digital and environmental issues and gave them a candid overview of where things stand at the WTO. Thoughtful questions and great engagement throughout. 🤝
We discussed our work on digital and environmental issues and gave them a candid overview of where things stand at the WTO. Thoughtful questions and great engagement throughout. 🤝
Congratulations to Nicaragua for accepting the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies! Just 10 more to go until its entry into force.
And with this 101st ratification, the Fish Fund will open its first call for proposals.
The finish line is in sight—let’s protect our oceans!🐟💪🇪🇺
And with this 101st ratification, the Fish Fund will open its first call for proposals.
The finish line is in sight—let’s protect our oceans!🐟💪🇪🇺
June 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Congratulations to Nicaragua for accepting the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies! Just 10 more to go until its entry into force.
And with this 101st ratification, the Fish Fund will open its first call for proposals.
The finish line is in sight—let’s protect our oceans!🐟💪🇪🇺
And with this 101st ratification, the Fish Fund will open its first call for proposals.
The finish line is in sight—let’s protect our oceans!🐟💪🇪🇺
At today’s WTO General Council, the EU 🇪🇺 calls for action on global trade fragmentation caused by US tariffs. Members must address this most pressing trade issue through dialogue—while also tackling the root causes of the WTO crisis and global macroeconomic imbalances.
May 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
At today’s WTO General Council, the EU 🇪🇺 calls for action on global trade fragmentation caused by US tariffs. Members must address this most pressing trade issue through dialogue—while also tackling the root causes of the WTO crisis and global macroeconomic imbalances.
📍Today at the WTO’s Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) at Heads of Delegation level, the EU shared its views on the upcoming #MC14 and on recent US tariff measures.
🧵More in the thread below.
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🧵More in the thread below.
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May 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
📍Today at the WTO’s Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) at Heads of Delegation level, the EU shared its views on the upcoming #MC14 and on recent US tariff measures.
🧵More in the thread below.
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🧵More in the thread below.
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🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated #EuropeDay with partners & friends in Geneva!
At the @WTO, UN and beyond, the 🇪🇺 stands for peace, unity & cooperation - a reliable partner in these turbulent times.
Thanks to all who joined, and to EU Member States for their amazing culinary treats!
At the @WTO, UN and beyond, the 🇪🇺 stands for peace, unity & cooperation - a reliable partner in these turbulent times.
Thanks to all who joined, and to EU Member States for their amazing culinary treats!
May 7, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated #EuropeDay with partners & friends in Geneva!
At the @WTO, UN and beyond, the 🇪🇺 stands for peace, unity & cooperation - a reliable partner in these turbulent times.
Thanks to all who joined, and to EU Member States for their amazing culinary treats!
At the @WTO, UN and beyond, the 🇪🇺 stands for peace, unity & cooperation - a reliable partner in these turbulent times.
Thanks to all who joined, and to EU Member States for their amazing culinary treats!
🌱 The EU simplifies implementation of the Deforestation Regulation 🌲 to ease compliance for traders and partners!
New guidance reduces admin burden, ensures legal certainty & supports sustainable trade.
More info here: rb.gy/81nbhu
New guidance reduces admin burden, ensures legal certainty & supports sustainable trade.
More info here: rb.gy/81nbhu
Commission takes action to simplify the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation
Today, the Commission is providing further simplifications and reducing the administrative burden to facilitate the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). In this context, it has pu
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April 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🌱 The EU simplifies implementation of the Deforestation Regulation 🌲 to ease compliance for traders and partners!
New guidance reduces admin burden, ensures legal certainty & supports sustainable trade.
More info here: rb.gy/81nbhu
New guidance reduces admin burden, ensures legal certainty & supports sustainable trade.
More info here: rb.gy/81nbhu
Ambassador Aguiar Machado was pleased to meet Mr Sesay, Trade Minister of Sierra Leone at its WTO Trade Policy Review to discuss further reforms on business climate and trade facilitation.
As a reliable trade and investment partner, EU will support 🇸🇱 towards sustainable growth and development.
As a reliable trade and investment partner, EU will support 🇸🇱 towards sustainable growth and development.
April 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Ambassador Aguiar Machado was pleased to meet Mr Sesay, Trade Minister of Sierra Leone at its WTO Trade Policy Review to discuss further reforms on business climate and trade facilitation.
As a reliable trade and investment partner, EU will support 🇸🇱 towards sustainable growth and development.
As a reliable trade and investment partner, EU will support 🇸🇱 towards sustainable growth and development.
Are you a young graduate passionate about trade and international relations? 🌍 Curious about the EU’s work at the WTO?
Apply now for a funded traineeship and gain hands-on experience! 🤝
Further information here: rb.gy/oloms5
Deadline ⏳: 2 May 2025
Apply now for a funded traineeship and gain hands-on experience! 🤝
Further information here: rb.gy/oloms5
Deadline ⏳: 2 May 2025
April 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Are you a young graduate passionate about trade and international relations? 🌍 Curious about the EU’s work at the WTO?
Apply now for a funded traineeship and gain hands-on experience! 🤝
Further information here: rb.gy/oloms5
Deadline ⏳: 2 May 2025
Apply now for a funded traineeship and gain hands-on experience! 🤝
Further information here: rb.gy/oloms5
Deadline ⏳: 2 May 2025
At the “WTO at 30” event today, keynote speaker and former EU Commission President @JMDBarroso
highlighted the WTO’s achievements while stressing the need to adapt its rulebook & dispute settlement to today’s challenges—like subsidies & environmental issues—to avoid irrelevance.
highlighted the WTO’s achievements while stressing the need to adapt its rulebook & dispute settlement to today’s challenges—like subsidies & environmental issues—to avoid irrelevance.
April 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
At the “WTO at 30” event today, keynote speaker and former EU Commission President @JMDBarroso
highlighted the WTO’s achievements while stressing the need to adapt its rulebook & dispute settlement to today’s challenges—like subsidies & environmental issues—to avoid irrelevance.
highlighted the WTO’s achievements while stressing the need to adapt its rulebook & dispute settlement to today’s challenges—like subsidies & environmental issues—to avoid irrelevance.
EU Ambassador Aguiar Machado was pleased to meet today with students from the University of St. Gallen participating in the 2025 Model WTO.🤝
A great opportunity to engage with future trade experts as they take part in an instructive simulation of multilateral WTO negotiations.
A great opportunity to engage with future trade experts as they take part in an instructive simulation of multilateral WTO negotiations.
March 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
EU Ambassador Aguiar Machado was pleased to meet today with students from the University of St. Gallen participating in the 2025 Model WTO.🤝
A great opportunity to engage with future trade experts as they take part in an instructive simulation of multilateral WTO negotiations.
A great opportunity to engage with future trade experts as they take part in an instructive simulation of multilateral WTO negotiations.
Today, Ambassador Aguiar Machado discussed integrating the Investment Facilitation Agreement into the WTO rulebook with H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce, at 🇰🇭's 3rd WTO Trade Policy Review.
Cambodia is a success story in using trade for sustainable growth and poverty reduction.👏
Cambodia is a success story in using trade for sustainable growth and poverty reduction.👏
March 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Today, Ambassador Aguiar Machado discussed integrating the Investment Facilitation Agreement into the WTO rulebook with H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce, at 🇰🇭's 3rd WTO Trade Policy Review.
Cambodia is a success story in using trade for sustainable growth and poverty reduction.👏
Cambodia is a success story in using trade for sustainable growth and poverty reduction.👏
Congrats to 🇨🇭 & 🇨🇳 on hosting the 5th WTO Industrial Policy Dialogue, this time on supply chain resilience from an industrial policy perspective!
Experts from OECD, HEC Montreal, Peking University & China's CCID shared key insights on evolving policies & transitions.
Experts from OECD, HEC Montreal, Peking University & China's CCID shared key insights on evolving policies & transitions.
March 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Congrats to 🇨🇭 & 🇨🇳 on hosting the 5th WTO Industrial Policy Dialogue, this time on supply chain resilience from an industrial policy perspective!
Experts from OECD, HEC Montreal, Peking University & China's CCID shared key insights on evolving policies & transitions.
Experts from OECD, HEC Montreal, Peking University & China's CCID shared key insights on evolving policies & transitions.
Reposted by EU Mission to WTO
Reposted by EU Mission to WTO
A comprehensive and very productive discussion with H.E @marossefcovic.bsky.social EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and his team including a detailed deep dive with DG @sabineweyand.bsky.social , on current tariff and trade uncertainties,
March 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A comprehensive and very productive discussion with H.E @marossefcovic.bsky.social EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and his team including a detailed deep dive with DG @sabineweyand.bsky.social , on current tariff and trade uncertainties,